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Beethoven

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 24 of 30

The great German composer worked at a time of seismic change in Europe. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

24/30. Beethoven

The great German composer worked at a time of seismic change in Europe. He was 19 at the start of the French Revolution and at his peak when Napoleon's empire was at its zenith. His music matches the ferment of the times.

Read by Simon Russell Beale.

15 minutes

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Fri 5 Oct 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 5 Jul 200715:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 4 Jun 201514:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 5 Jun 201502:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 4 Oct 201814:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 5 Oct 201802:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra